Most are in B to B- neighborhoods that make it tougher to get those increases, even by adding a bedroom (which I found possible in more units than I anticipated).

This is a great thread, trash is something I never anticipated having to deal with.

We are looking at doing a garage conversion so I know its not as attractive as detached but I wasn't sure what to anticipate. 

Also note, than in some hot markets that are appreciating, investors are fine with low cash flow because they anticipate future growth. 

Justin- Register at least 24 hours before auction and place %5 of what you anticipate spending.

I have just started to dip my toes into the market down there in anticipation of our pending transition back home.

In the past I had been entranced by the idea of a senior renter and gave a month free and held a unit for a month in anticipation of a lengthy tenancy.

The positive note is that since the project did not get the funding they anticipated, you do not lose your money.

I don't anticipate any issues, but if you have something to share, I'd certainly like to hear it.My city just banned short term rentals, so I have to either get more of these lined up, or sell because the numbers aren't good enough for a long-term rental in that place.

It just makes sense to defer every 2013 tax dollar you can even if you have to repay it 27.5 years from now (unless you anticipate a significant reduction in tax rates between now and then).